Self Driving In Northern Vietnam 13 Days
Self Driving In Northern Vietnam 13 Days
Self Driving In Northern Vietnam 13 Days
13 Days Starting and ending in Phú Minh, Sóc Son, Hanoi, Vietnam
Visiting: Hanoi, Quảng Hòa District, Ban Gioc water Falls, Cao Bằng, Mèo Vạc District, Hà Giang, Bắc Hà District, Lào Cai, Sa Pa, Hạ Long
Tour operator:
Tour code:
JEEP004
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 15
Physical rating:
High
Age range:
18-75
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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From:
$4190
$3981 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$210
Tour Overview
This is self-driving trip, a great chance to enjoy of driving on zigzag road on mountain. A big challenge to test your driving skill. Driving through the north's most dramatic scenery: Bac Son Valley, Bac Gioc Waterfall, Mapileng Pass, Dong Van & Meo Vac Town, Quan Ba Heaven Gate and Hoang Su Phi. Encounter fascinating hilltribes, be captivated by the pristine landscapes and gain an understand of the intense relationship between these people and this land.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Hanoi – By Bus
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hanoi Tokyo Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive in Hanoi. Pick up and transfer to hotel for check in. Tour around the city center and cyclo in old quater depending landing time.
Overnight in Ha Noi.
Day 2 : Hanoi – Bac Son – Quang Uyen
Location: Quảng Hòa District
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Duy Huong Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, drive your own vehicle to Bac Son town (Lang Son province).
Visit Bac Son Valley where is embraced by green mountains and golden rice fields.
In the afternoon, transfer to Quang Uyen.
Overnight in Quang Uyen
Activities: driving 337 Km
Condition of road: first 70Km on highway: 65 Km on mixed road with asphalt and concrete road, 85 km on broken and potholes road, 55 km on new sealed road
Terrain: mixed with flat, undulating and steep passes
Day 3 : Quang Uyen – Ban Gioc
Location: Ban Gioc water Falls
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Sai Gon Ban Gioc Resort or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, visit Ban Gioc waterfall and driving along border belt between Vietnam and China to explore untouched region of Cao Bang province.
Visit some rustic villages of hill tribes people. Visit Nguom Ngao cave if time permit.
Overnight in Ban Gioc
Activities: driving 86 km
Condition of road: off road.
Terrain: mixed with different terrain from medium pass to steep passes with sharp turns
Day 4 : Ban Gioc – Cao Bang
Location: Cao Bằng
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sunny Cao Bang Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, drive on broken road and potholes road Trung Khanh town through Tra Linh town to get to Cao Bang city.
On the way, enjoy the spectacular scenery of Non-Nuoc Cao Bang - Global Geo Park. (we just pass by this park). We visit a lot of local market during trip, it depends on time permit.
Overnight in Cao Bang.
Activities: Driving 153 Km
Condition of road: 100km off road and broken road, 53 km on sealed road
Terrain: flat, undulating and steeps on our way
Day 5 : Cao Bang – Meo Vac
Location: Mèo Vạc District
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hoa Cuong Meo Vac Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will drive from Cao Bang to Meo Vac via Thong Nong Pass. Meo Vac shares the border with Dong Van District of Ha Giang Province and Bao Lam District of Cao Bang Province.
Overnight in Meo Vac
Activities: Driving 195 Km
Condition of road: really steep and sharp turns hairpin turns with zigzag road
Terrain: steep passes and hilly road
Day 6 : Meo Vac – Ha Giang
Location: Hà Giang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Phoenix Ha Giang or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we will drive on one of the most beautiful pass in Viet Nam - Ma Pi Leng Pass to get to Ha Giang.
On the way, stop at Heaven Gate in Quan Ba, Yen Minh; visit Vuong Chi Sinh (King of H’Mong People)’s house.
Overnight in Ha Giang.
Activities: Driving 196 Km
Condition of road: hilly and zig zag road, concrete with broken road.
Terrain: steep passes and sharp turns, mixed terrain
Day 7 : Ha Giang – Bac Ha
Location: Bắc Hà District
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ngan Nga Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you will depart early Hoang Su Phi then Bac Ha Town. Stop to take photo of the breathtaking rice terrace landscape, rustic hill tribes villages in Hoang Su Phi.
Overnight in Bac Ha town.
Activities: driving 200km
Condition of road: mixed road, from tarmac road, asphalt road until broken and potholes road
Terrain: hilly with zig zag road, hairpin and sharp turn
Day 8 : Bac Ha – Lao Cai
Location: Lào Cai
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Muong Thanh Lao Cai or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, you will visit weekly market of the ethnic minority people:
Tuesday: Cocly market
Saturday: Can Cau market
Sunday: Bac Ha market
Visit some hill tribe villages surrounding Ba Ha town.
Then drive to Lao Cai.
Overnight in Lao Cai.
Activities: driving 127 Km
Condition of road: mixed road. from sealed road to broken with big potholes on the road
Terrain: hilly and sharp turn road in Morning. Tarmac road in Afternoon
Day 9 : Lao Cai – Sapa
Location: Sa Pa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sapa Charm Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning, drive follow the bank of the Red River. Visit and sightseeing milestone of Vietnam and China at Lung Po Commune. You will admire extraordinary rice terraces, picturesque hill tribal villages and fairytale scenery on the way to Y Ty Commune. Then we drive to Sapa passing through Den Sang and Muong Hum township and O Quy Ho.
Overnight in Sapa.
Activities: driving 167 Km
Condition of road: driving on mixed road, from concrete road to sealed road then single track trail
Terrain: hilly and long passes in our way
Day 10 : Sapa - Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hanoi Tokyo Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning, we driver to explore brilliant Sapa valley on broken road to Thanh Phu. You will be overwhelmed by stunning scenery and outstanding rice terrace landscapes. We continue out trip to Lao Cai on concret, hilly road, along the river. Right after meeting T section, we turn right on new hight way to Hanoi. Driver 4 hours on newly hight way to Hanoi
Activities: driving 352 km from Hotel to Hanoi
Condition of road: single track trail with broken road in monirng, new high way in afte noon
Terrain: mixed terrain from hilly slope town to village then flat on highway
Day 11 : Ha Noi – Halong By Bus
Location: Hạ Long
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Regina Legend Cruise or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave Hanoi in the morning and head straight to Halong Bay, a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site with its 3,000 islands of towering limestone dotting the bay and Gulf of Tonkin.
Overnight on boat
Day 12 : Ha Long - Hanoi – By Bus
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hanoi Tokyo Hotel or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch
Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the aquamarine waters of the bay at its best. After tea/coffee and pastries have been served, the boat will continue to cruise quietly through the spectacular limestone formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy this more isolated part of the bay’s spectacular and unique islands. You will return to Halong harbor after a very hearty brunch on board for your trip back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 13 : Ha Noi - Departure
Location: Noi Bai International Airport
Accommodation Name: Departure
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free time until departure flight
What's Included
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Fully Guided
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Meals
12 Breakfast, 01 Lunch, 01 Brunch and 12 Dinner. All no drinks
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Transport
4x4 pick-up truck brand: Ford Ranger, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Isuzu, Chevrolet. Private coach, bus, minivan with air-condition. Boat Cruise 5* in Ha Long Bay
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Hanoi - City sightseeing and Old Quarter walking tour
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Bac Son Valley - Sightseeing Green mountains & Golden rice fields
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Ban Gioc waterfall - Visit some rustic villages of hill tribes people
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Cao Bang - Global Geo Park
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Ma Pi Leng pass - One of the most beautiful pass in Viet Nam
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Hoang Su Phi - rustic hill tribes villages
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Lao Cai - weekly market of the ethnic minority people
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Travel insurance
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International Travel
Airfare to and from Vietnam
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Visa stamping fee to Vietnam
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Tips for guide and driver
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Early check-in, late check-out surcharge
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Other meals
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Drinks and personal expenses (phone call, laundry.)
Mode of Transport
Day 1: By bus/minivan/coach
Day 2 to Day 10:
- 4x4 Pick-up truck self-driving. From 3 travelers to 4 travelers per/Vehicle.
- Traveler will enjoy of driving approximately 2 hours/day.
- Name of pick-up truck: Ford Ranger, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Isuzu, Chevrolet.
Day 11 to Day 13: By bus/minivan/coach
Accommodation
Tokyo Ha Noi Hotel or similar – 4*
Duy Huong or similar – 2*
Saigon Ban Gioc Resort or similar – 4*
Sunny Cao Bang Hotel or similar – 3*
Hoa Cuong Meo Vac Hotel or similar – 3*
Phoenix Ha Giang or similar – 4*
Ngan Nga Hotel or similar - 2*
Grand Muong Thanh Lao Cai or similar 4*
Sapa Charm or similar - 4*
La Regina Legend or similar 5*
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Depending on nationality's passport holder
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes. $547/person
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Refund 100% amount
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What currencies are required for this tour?
US dollars
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What is the maximum group size?
15 people
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
medium to hard
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, include
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, 7 days before the tour begin.
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Do I need international driving licence
Yes, you need
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Unlimited
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all entrances of highlight places which mentioned in program
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No, it not include
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
We don't have tipping policy. But we recommend at least $3/person/day
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes. Please let us know 01 week before arrival date
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, free time in Hanoi before departure flight back.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Tokyo Ha Noi Hotel or similar – 4* Duy Huong or similar– 2* Saigon Ban Gioc Resort or similar– 4* Sunny Cao Bang Hotel or similar– 3* Hoa Cuong Meo Vac Hotel or similar– 3* Phoenix Ha Giang or similar– 4* Ngan Nga Hotel or similar- 2* Grand Muong Thanh Lao Cai or similar - 4* Sapa Charm Hotel or similar - 4* La Regina Legend or similar - 5*
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Miracle Asia Travel offers you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform Miracle Asia Travel, 10 days before departure.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, you can. Please let us know before departure date.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Most of traveller travel solo with us. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We're following recommendations from the World Health Organisation and Viet Nam Health Care Organizations
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Your booking at Miracle Asia will help local primary schools in Ha Giang. We take $10/traveller booking with us to support them
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Miracle Asia Travel has been operating tour for travellers from Europe countries, Australia, American for almost 20 years
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Free Date Changes
Miracle Asia Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 10 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Miracle Asia Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform miracle asia travel, 10 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Miracle Asia Travel requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of miracle asia travel charges.
Up to 16 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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